1965 Map of Saluda

About this map

Urbanna and the county seat of Saluda anchor this coastal landscape where the Rappahannock River and Piankatank River define the boundaries of the Middle Peninsula. The map reveals a community deeply tied to its waterways, from the historic waterfront at Burhans Wharf and Public Landing to the dense wetlands of Dragon Swamp and Courthouse Swamp. Educational and religious life is central to the area's development, evidenced by the presence of Middlesex High Sch, Christchurch, and several country houses of worship such as Antioch Ch and New Mt Zion Ch. Small crossroads settlements like Locust Hill, Cooks Corner, and Harcum are scattered throughout the interior, connected by winding roads that skirt tidal creeks like Whiting Creek and Carvers Creek. This 1970s revision captures the area's transition into a modern recreational destination, including the Camp Nimcock Landing Strip and established Campgrounds along the Piankatank shoreline.